Bermudian Youth Olympian Madelyn Moore made a successful return to the pool this weekend, claiming a commanding victory in the Women’s 15 & Over 50m Backstroke at the BASA Long Course Qualification Meet.
Moore touched the wall in 30.52 at the National Sports Centre, marking her first long-course competition since April. The 25-year-old expressed her delight at being back in competitive action, noting that the meet served as a vital gauging point for her current fitness levels.
The victory comes at a time of significant transition for the standout sprinter. Having recently returned home to Bermuda to rediscover her love for the sport, Moore is now balancing intensive training with her job on the Bermuda Police Service.
"I'm really enjoying it," Moore said of her return to training. "It's definitely a trial-and-error situation at the minute, especially now doing shift work, but I'm looking forward to seeing where this is going to take me in the new year".
Under the guidance of her new coach, Moore has been focusing on technical refinements and "little details" that she previously felt were missing from her repertoire. The progress was evident at the National Sports Centre, where she comfortably held off a competitive field, including Violet Smith, who secured second place with a personal best of 33.15.
Moore’s primary focus remains on the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the CAC Games. Her performance this weekend underscores her status as one of Bermuda’s most resilient and talented aquatic athletes.
